Federal Register #FNS-2025-0018

Final Rule: Updated Staple Food Stocking Standards for SNAP Retailers

This final rule from the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) updates the staple food stocking standards for retailers in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): - Government Buyer: - Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), U.S. Department of Agriculture - Key Regulatory Changes: - Increases the minimum number of staple food varieties required for SNAP retailers from three to seven in each of four staple food categories - Expands the requirement for perishable varieties from two to three staple food categories - Implements provisions from the Agricultural Act of 2014 - Purpose: - Ensures SNAP retailers offer a broader selection of staple foods - Aims to improve access to healthier foods for SNAP participants - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products/services are involved, as this is a regulatory action, not a procurement opportunity - No line items, bid schedule, or contract value are provided

Description

This final rule codifies a new framework for determining distinct staple food varieties required for retailer participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It implements provisions from the Agricultural Act of 2014 that increased the minimum number of staple food varieties a SNAP retailer must carry from three to seven in each of four staple food categories, and increased the number of food categories requiring at least one perishable variety from two to three. The rule aims to ensure SNAP retailers offer a wider variety of staple foods to effectively serve SNAP participants. The rule is effective July 7, 2026, with implementation required by November 4, 2026.

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